Singapore holidays

Artists in Myanmar, Cambodia and across south-east Asia produce work in a climate of authoritarianism – and often in open defiance of it. Here are 10 spaces that promote their artistic freedom and independence

Cannes' Caméra d'Or-winning film director Anthony Chen chose to shoot his debut feature, Ilo Ilo, in his home town of Singapore. Here, he reflects on his Singaporean boyhood, the city-state's cinematic tradition – and what makes his characters tick

Street food, or hawker food as they call it in Singapore, is a national treasure, says
Ignatius Chan, founder of multi-award-winning restaurant Iggy’s, who chooses the best, most authentic local dishes